My Sober Journey: Celebrating One Year Alcohol Free and The Eight Truths I Learned

by Denise // 3 November, 2024 // Comments off

“Why am I doing this?” I pondered over the red wine swirling around in my beloved Haunted Mansion goblet, a treasured souvenir from Magic Kingdom. “Drink up witches” and other punderful Halloween word art plastered my walls as I slowly... Continue reading →

My Menopause Memoir

by Denise // 11 October, 2024 // Comments off

“Hey youuuu!” I would sheepishly greet someone I recognized while their name escaped my brain even though I have known said person for over a decade. It felt like a bizarre game of Password as my brain searched for clues.... Continue reading →

Self-Care: Put Your Oxygen Mask on First

by Denise // 22 February, 2024 // Comments off

If you’ve ever been on a flight, You’ve heard the flight attendants make this announcement as part of their safety instructions during take off. “Put on your oxygen mask first before assisting others.” This is also such an important message... Continue reading →

Five Tips for a Dry January and Continuing a Sober Life

by Denise // 5 January, 2024 // Comments off

Congratulations on attempting a Dry January! I’m so glad you are here! Whether this is your first attempt or another attempt after a decade of Dry Janaurys, every attempt deserves applause and praise. So, do not beat yourself if you... Continue reading →

Lightened-Up French Onion Soup for Breast Cancer Prevention

by Denise // 21 October, 2021 // Comments off

This post shares breast cancer prevention tips and a Lightened-Up French Onion Soup recipe containing cancer-fighting properties. Although this is a sponsored post through a partnership with Shuman Farms for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, these are my own thoughts and... Continue reading →

A Vaccinated Breakthrough Case: My Covid Story

by Denise // 29 August, 2021 // Comments off

Like many people in the U.S., after spending a year in lockdown, I could not wait to receive my Covid vaccination. Due to an underlying condition (asthma) and Covid affecting Hispanics disproportionately, I took my isolation very seriously; 2020 had... Continue reading →

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